The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

After resisting several attacks from Manchester United, Watford was not to be outdone. They were more tenacious in defense and more active in offense. They created a lot of trouble for Manchester United's defense through quick counterattacks.

In the 52nd minute, Daryl Janmaat of Watford keenly observed the situation, his eyes fixed on Troy Deeney running in the frontcourt. At that moment, Daryl Janmaat decisively sent a precise long pass.

The football drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew towards Troy Deeney. Troy Deeney, like a cheetah, keenly captured this opportunity. He started quickly and rushed towards the football with his excellent explosive power and speed. Manchester United's defense line loosened a little at this moment. Nico Williams had not fully returned to defense after the forward assist, which gave Troy Deeney an opportunity.

Troy Deeney steadily caught the long pass, and his feet seemed to have wind, and he dribbled into the penalty area. The audience at Old Trafford suddenly became nervous, their eyes were fixed on Troy Deeney's every move. Manchester United goalkeeper Lee Grant also reacted immediately, he quickly attacked and tried to block Troy Deeney's shot.

However, Troy Deeney was extremely calm. There was no panic in his eyes, only firm determination. Facing the attacking Lee Grant, Troy Deeney calmly adjusted his pace and then decisively kicked the ball. The football went straight to the lower right corner of the goal at a very fast speed, like a cannonball.

Although Lee Grant made a save, the speed of the ball was too fast and the angle was extremely tricky. Although his fingertips touched the ball, he still couldn't stop the ball from entering the net. At that moment, the players of the Watford team cheered, and their efforts finally paid off. Watford team recovered another goal, and the full score came to 3:2.

Manchester United coach Mourinho paced anxiously on the sidelines, thinking about the next tactical adjustment. Watford coach Javi Gracia excitedly waved his fist to cheer for the players' wonderful performance.

After Watford narrowed the gap to only one goal behind, the atmosphere of the entire stadium changed dramatically. The originally slightly silent Watford fans, at this moment, burst into deafening cheers like a ignited flame. The sound seemed to have infinite power, continuously injecting into the hearts of Watford players, boosting their morale.

The eyes of the Watford players on the field were burning with fiery fighting spirit. The horn of attack was blown again, and they continued to strengthen the attack. Everyone went all out and released their energy without reservation.

Manchester United's defense line was under great pressure at this time. They faced Watford's surging offensive like a tide, and their expressions were solemn and focused. The two central defenders Ruben Dias and Josh Gwadiol kept a close eye on Watford's two forwards Andre Gray and Troy Deeney, their bodies tense, ready to deal with any emergency at any time. The two full-backs Diogo Dalot and Nico Williams had also retreated to the vicinity of the penalty area, trying to block the opponent's passing line and stop Watford's offensive advancement.

In the 65th minute of the game, Watford's winger Robert Pereira received a long pass from his teammate Jose Holebas. With his excellent speed, he rushed to the ball in the blink of an eye and then steadily controlled the ball under his feet.

Then, Robert Pereira began to display his amazing dribbling skills. His feet were like a smart brush, outlining unpredictable trajectories on the green field. Manchester United's full-back Diogo Dalot hurried forward to defend, trying to stop Robert Pereira's advance. However, Robert Pereira was so fast that he changed direction flexibly and easily broke through Diogo Dalot's defense.

Robert Pereira rushed all the way and broke into Manchester United's penalty area with the ball as if he was in no man's land. There, waiting for him was central defender Ruben Dias. Facing this experienced defensive general, Robert Pereira was not afraid at all. He had a firm look in his eyes and made a feint without hesitation, trying to get past Ruben Dias' defense.

And Ruben Dias was no ordinary person. He was experienced and responded calmly. Facing Robert Pereira's feint, Ruben Dias was not at all flustered. He stuck to Robert Pereira tightly, like a solid rock, and did not give Robert Pereira any chance to shoot.

Ruben Dias' defense was tight and precise, and he always paid attention toWatching Robert Pereira's movements, predicting his next intention. Robert Pereira gradually fell into trouble under the tight defense of Ruben Dias. He tried to find a chance to break through, but Ruben Dias always suppressed him firmly. Just when the ball was about to go out of the baseline, Robert Pereira was forced to force a cross, and he used all his strength to kick the ball to the center of the penalty area. However, due to being too hasty, his footwork was not well mastered and the ball flew out of the baseline.

This wonderful duel between Robert Pereira and Ruben Dias made the audience on the court excited. When the ball flew out of the baseline, Manchester United fans stood up and gave Ruben Dias a warm applause.

In the 72nd minute of the game, Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure sent a very penetrating through ball at the front of the penalty area. Striker Andre Gray had been waiting for such a moment. There seemed to be a wonderful tacit understanding between him and Abdoulaye Doucoure. At the moment when Abdoulaye Doucoure passed the ball, Andre Gray understood. He started quickly like a flash of lightning, and shook off the defense of Manchester United player Joshko Gvardiol with amazing explosive power.

Andre Gray's speed was so fast that Joshko Gvardiol could only watch him rushing towards the goal. Seeing that he was about to form a single-handed situation, Manchester United goalkeeper Lee Grant showed extraordinary courage and decisiveness; he attacked decisively and rushed towards Andre Gray like a towering mountain.

Andre Gray saw Lee Grant rushing out and immediately adjusted his posture to prepare for a shot. However, Lee Grant's reaction speed was extremely fast, and he blocked Andre Gray's shot with his body. At that moment, the ball hit Lee Grant heavily, making a dull sound. Lee Grant successfully resolved the crisis with his tenacious will and excellent reaction ability.

After the ball was blocked, Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot showed a high degree of concentration and responsibility. Without any hesitation, he rushed in the direction of the ball and cleared the ball cleanly. His actions were decisive and accurate, and he did not give Watford a chance to attack again.

Looking at the passive situation of being fully suppressed on the field, Manchester United coach Mourinho waved his hand and made the second substitution of the game. Erling Haaland replaced Marcus Rashford.

Before going on the court, Mourinho ran over to Erling Haaland and said, "Haaland! After you come on the court, boldly rush to the opponent's penalty area! Don't hesitate! Your speed and strength are our weapons, use your impact to cause trouble for them!" Erling Haaland heard the coach's instructions, and his eyes ignited a stronger fighting spirit.

After the restart, Mourinho, standing on the sidelines, looked solemn, his eyes fixed on the situation on the field; he shouted loudly to the team's midfielders: "Go to the penalty area! Go to the penalty area!!"

After Erling Haaland came on the field, he cooperated with Romelu Lukaku to stir up the Watford penalty area. Considering the huge destructive power of the two powerful forwards, Watford's two central defenders Craig Cathcart and Christian Kabasele adopted a man-to-man defense strategy against the two. Daryl Janmaat and Jose Holebas, the two full-backs, and Etienne Capoue, who was responsible for the defensive task, all unconsciously recovered the two people in the penalty area. For a time, Manchester United's defensive pressure was sharply reduced, especially in the midfield. Aurelian Chuameni, Jamal Musiala and Jesse Lingard took advantage of the local number advantage in the area and gradually regained control of the midfield.

In the 82nd minute of the game, in the chaos of the fight, Aurelien Tsoumeni keenly caught the passing line of the Watford team and successfully intercepted the pass of Abdoulaye Doucoure. Aurelien Tsoumeni's wonderful interception made the audience cheer.

After the interception, Aurelien Tsoumeni did not hesitate at all and passed the ball to the middle accurately at the first time. Jamal Musiala was already ready and ready to go. After receiving the ball, he quickly broke through the defense of Watford midfielder Etienne Capoue with his excellent dribbling skills. Jamal Musiala's speed and flexibility made Etienne Capoue helpless to watch his back.

Jamal Musiala continued to dribble forward, and Watford full-back Jose Holebas, who had originally cooperated with Jose Holebas to defend Erling Haaland, was forced to meet him. Jamal Musiala made a fake pass and passed the ball to ElLin Haaland's pass was precise and powerful, like a sharp sword, piercing the heart of the Watford team.

After receiving the ball, Erling Haaland immediately showed his strong strength. He was not afraid of the close defense of Watford's central defender Jose Holebas at the front of the penalty area. Erling Haaland used his strong body to forcefully squeeze Jose Holebas' defense. His strength and determination shocked everyone.

However, Erling Haaland's challenge was not over. Just as he was about to shoot, Craig Cathcart, another central defender of Watford, also rushed over. Erling Haaland did not panic. After firmly controlling the ball under his feet, he stabilized his body and faced a direct physical confrontation with Craig Cathcart who was rushing over.

After squeezing Craig Cathcart behind him through physical confrontation, Erling Haaland observed the position of the opponent's goalkeeper Benjamin Foster, and then decisively kicked the ball. His shot was powerful and at a tricky angle. The ball went straight to the upper left corner of the goal like a cannonball. Although Watford goalkeeper Benjamin Foster made a save, he still couldn't stop the ball from entering the net. The ball went in! 4:2 Manchester United once again expanded their lead to two goals. Manchester United fans at Old Trafford were instantly excited.

This goal boosted the morale of Manchester United players, and they performed more actively on the field. They continued to attack Watford's goal.

In the 86th minute, Jesse Lingard received a pass from his teammate on the right and quickly broke through Watford's defense. His breakthrough was like a sharp dagger, directly inserted into the opponent's defensive hinterland. He cut inside near the penalty area and then kicked a cross. Romelu Lukaku was like a towering tower in the penalty area, ready to meet the ball at any time.

When Jesse Lingard's cross came, Romelu Lukaku showed his powerful explosive power. He jumped up like a scallion pulled up from a dry land, his whole body full of strength like a drawn bow. Romelu Lukaku's header was so powerful that it seemed to smash the entire goal.

However, the ball took an unexpected turn during its flight. The ball hit Christian Kabasele and refracted. This sudden change caught everyone off guard. Watford goalkeeper Benjamin Foster, although he reacted quickly and made a save, could only watch the ball fly into the goal because the refraction of the ball changed its direction. The ball went in! 5:2, Manchester United completely locked the victory!

In the following time, neither side had the intention to continue attacking. After the referee symbolically added three minutes of extra time, he blew the whistle to end the game, and Manchester United won the three points as planned with difficulty.